Colorado Attorney General Sues GEO Group Over Alleged Obstruction of TB Investigation at Aurora ICE Facility
The Colorado attorney general has sued GEO Group, the operator of the Aurora ICE Processing Center, for allegedly obstructing a tuberculosis investigation. State health officials claim the facility has withheld crucial records for nearly two months following a detainee's positive…
Denver, CO, August 19, 2026 —
The State of Colorado, through its Attorney General’s office, has filed a lawsuit against GEO Group, the private operator of the Aurora ICE Processing Center. The lawsuit alleges that GEO Group has obstructed a state-led tuberculosis investigation.
According to state health officials, the facility has failed to provide crucial records for approximately two months. This withholding of information began after a detainee at the center tested positive for tuberculosis in June. Health officials state that this delay has significantly hindered their efforts to conduct a comprehensive public health investigation.
The investigation aims to ensure the safety of individuals detained at the facility, the staff working there, and the wider public. State health officials have indicated that access to the requested records is essential for tracing potential exposures, implementing necessary containment measures, and preventing further spread of the disease.
The specific nature of the withheld records was not detailed, nor was the exact date the lawsuit was filed. The attorney for GEO Group could not immediately be reached for comment. The lawsuit seeks to compel GEO Group to cooperate with the public health investigation.
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